You would think that the states issuing the permit would print on the back of it what the rules are for their state....
You would think a permit holder would read the law before carrying. In fact, about 3/4 of the questions on the written portion of the SC CWP test concern the legality of carrying. The actual mechanics of handling and shooting are a small part of it. The laws on where and when you can carry concealed in SC are several pages long, and I'd assume most other states are the same. You can't get all that on the back of a CWP.
As for those who think they're above the law...
The people who carry illegally and do illegal things while carrying give the whole LAW ABIDING gun world a black eye. The public in general doesn't separate the law abiding CWP holder from the guy with a piece illegally stuck in his pocket. We all get tarred with the same brush. Every time a legal CWP holder gets caught doing something illegal gives the antis more fodder for their own agenda, which is taking guns away from the "fire-eyed para wannabes".
I don't really give a flying rat's rump how macho you want to be. How much you want to push the envelope. How much you believe in your "rights". I care how your irresponsible decisions will affect me.
You go ahead and carry illegally. Sooner or later you'll get busted. Then we law abiding CWP holders won't have to worry about you. You won't have a permit, or a weapon, or possibly your freedom. All we'll have to do is convince the governing body of our state that your childish actions are NOT the norm for responsible CWP holders.
Go ahead, tweak that LEO on the side of the road. You got EVERYTHING to lose. He has nothing to lose. And BTW, he's NOT there as your friend.
Neither is he there as your enemy. He's there to do a job and enforce the law. You will be treated the same way you treat him. However, for his safety, he MUST retain control of the situation. If you get out of line, he'll maintain control however he deems necessary. I'm hearing all these stories of the bad cop at traffic stops and I just ain't believing them. Are you storytellers sure you didn't do any provoking? All the times I've been stopped, I musta always got the cream of the crop in SC because I've been treated with respect and courtesy. Of course, I treated the LEO the same way. Hmmmm........
Go ahead, be stupid, act tough and be macho. The LEO will be more macho. Challenge and provoke him and you'll see just how much power he DOES have.
Now, flame me if you want. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone in here, but if the holster fits...
It's more than YOU. It ain't about you AT ALL! You are part of an "organization" whose reputation bears on every member. If you're really responsible enough and mature enough to be allowed the power of death and life in your pocket, then PROVE it by acting like mature, intelligent adults.
The OP had the right idea, ask BEFORE you do - then do right.